Steve Pearson explains why choosing natural slate over alternative roofing materials can help to reduce the embodied carbon of our housing stock The effects of the global climate emergency have become obvious in recent years, with extreme weather now a common occurrence. Whilst the causes for this are varied, the UK Green Building Council […]
You can now read the monthly natural slate statistics exports report following us on LinkedIn. be natural® share the statistics of the sector using the data of the Agencia Tributaria as source. A useful tool that shouldn’t be missed.
You can now read the monthly natural slate statistics exports report following us on LinkedIn. be natural® share the statistics of the sector using the data of the Agencia Tributaria as source. A useful tool that shouldn’t be missed.
A un sombrío panorama se enfrentaba el sector de la pizarra de Valdeorras hace ahora cuarenta años. Francia optaba por presionar para dar salida a su producción y vetaba los materiales que llegaban de la otra parte de la frontera. La decisión de prohibir las exportaciones de pizarra llevaba consigo consecuencias muy desastrosas para el […]
Glazing Vision has worked with Cocoon Architects to provide outstanding daylighting in this visually striking domestic extension and remodelling project located within a conservation area in Ely, East Cambridgeshire. The Pitchglaze in plane landscape roof window completed the transition and smooth design of the kitchen in the newly renovated house. Originally constructed in the mid-Victorian […]
Figure 1: Slate roof assembly undergoing the burning brand test in accordance with UL 790, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. Slate shingles are a natural product with exceptional durability and aesthetic beauty. They have been in use in North America for over 400 years. Since the early twentieth century, manufacturers of […]
You can now read the monthly natural slate statistics exports report following us on LinkedIn. be natural® share the statistics of the sector using the data of the Agencia Tributaria as source. A useful tool that shouldn’t be missed.
A slate-covered home in rural Michigan proves there’s always more than meets the eye. From minute 1:15 they start talking about the slate in this design house. Nestled among the rolling meadows of western Michigan, the Slate House by husband-and-wife team Nathan and Becky Vandenbroek of Hygge Design+Build is a reflection of dualities. «I always […]
Las exportaciones experimentaron un descenso del 6,2% y la facturación se incrementa el 8,6%. El sector empresarial pizarrero está preocupado porque se están contando con dificultades en sus procesos productivos. Ahora mismo tienen que afrontar un destacado incremento de costes en la maquinaria con la que trabajan. Según Eliseo López de la asociación de pizarreros […]
La couverture est une partie très importante du bâtiment. Elle protège la charpente et participe aussi à l’esthétique et à l’architecture de la maison. Mais tous les types de couverture de toiture ne se valent pas. Vous devez choisir celui dont l’apparence est cohérente avec le style général du bâtiment et qui apporte une meilleure […]
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